what pump for this set up

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right people.

im after a pump for a triple rad.

here is the set up as it stands now with the pump im using which has a very low flow rate.
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with a triple radiator in the roof and 1/2" tubing.
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i have a single bay res and need a pump that can give a good flow rate but only cost £45 max.

i have looked at these 2 pumps but dont have a clue what to look for.

Phobya DC12-600 12Volt Pump

See details EK DCP 4.0 800lph 12V Compact Pump

i know my budget isnt big but i started this build with a pretty small budget anyway as i was given the rad/pump/case for nothing a while ago.

any ideas on what pump for my budget please.
 
How do you know what flow rate you have with the pump you already have? Have you done a bucket test or are you going by the turbulence in the res? I would say it would be worth rigging it up and seeing what cpu temps you get before deciding if you need a new pump, its a cpu only loop after all.
 
I've got a EK/Phobya/DD 800lph (they are the same pumps) and it flies. It also resonates pretty bad against a metal case, so get a gel pad or something to isolate it.
 
No idea on that one mate, my experience is limited to the

Old Hydor (not sure on the lph)
EK/Phobya/DD 800lph
Laing DDC Ultra 600lph
Laing D5
XSPC X2O 750 L/ph bayres

I'd be happy recommending any of them depending on your budget, they all push enough water for a single loop with CPU/GPU triple Rad.

The thing is the radiator is going to be one of the lowest flow impedence parts in your loop, its the blocks that slow the water down.

Looks like you have a single CPU block and a triple rad. Any of the pumps I mentioned would be fine.
 
Biffa said:
No idea on that one mate, my experience is limited to the

Old Hydor (not sure on the lph)
EK/Phobya/DD 800lph
Laing DDC Ultra 600lph
Laing D5
XSPC X2O 750 L/ph bayres

I'd be happy recommending any of them depending on your budget, they all push enough water for a single loop with CPU/GPU triple Rad.

The thing is the radiator is going to be one of the lowest flow impedence parts in your loop, its the blocks that slow the water down.

Looks like you have a single CPU block and a triple rad. Any of the pumps I mentioned would be fine.
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yes it's a just a cpu block with a triple rad.

do any of those pumps fall into my £45 budget ?

dont mind 2nd hand.
 
Only the EK/Phobya/DD 800Lph at under £40 new incl vat

For your loop you could probably go for the 600lph which is around £30 new incl vat

You might get a D5 or DDC Ultra for £45 second hand but I've never bought one second hand myself :)
 
Biffa said:
Only the EK/Phobya/DD 800Lph at under £40 new incl vat

For your loop you could probably go for the 600lph which is around £30 new incl vat

You might get a D5 or DDC Ultra for £45 second hand but I've never bought one second hand myself :)
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my searching skills are weak this morning as i cant find the combo you said EK/Phobya/DD
 
No thats just the brands, EK, Phobya and DangerDen rebrand the same pump for slightly different prices.

Search for EK DCP 4.0 800lph or Phobya DC12-400 800LPH
 
lol...sorry about that.

ive found them now.

they both seem equally priced and the same output.

what one would you go for ?
 
No m8.

I'll have a good look at it when the other pump turns up tomorrow.

Do I have to take the 4 screws off to check inside ?
 
Yes, the ones on the front. Even 700lph is only 11.6 litres per minute so don't expect a torrent of water with any pump. Some are only 400lph and they seem to do the job.
 
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